Watches and Aston Martins - maybe the best of both worlds
Discussion
As some of you may know by now I love my watches as much as my Aston. After organising a get-together of around 30 watch fans recently in London (at which Le Yeti was present), I was speaking to some people at the Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture who said they would rather like to organise an Aston Martin drive out to the JLC manufacture in Le Sentier, just to the north of Geneva in late September or early October (certainly it is hoped before any snow falls).
A some of you may know, JLC has close links with Aston Martin, and the manufacture would be interested in the photo, PR and marketing opportunities of such a trip as well as entertaining those present, including a tour of the manufacture.
However, tours of the manufacture are booked well in advance and before pushing for a slot, I suggested to JLC that I see what, if any, is the level of interest in a 3-4 day drive out to Geneva and Le Sentier. There are still lots of details to be worked out, such as itineraries and routes, and I am hoping that we can get some involvement from AM as well as JLC in finalising the details. But for now, a simple indication of whether anyone may be interested would be good.
A some of you may know, JLC has close links with Aston Martin, and the manufacture would be interested in the photo, PR and marketing opportunities of such a trip as well as entertaining those present, including a tour of the manufacture.
However, tours of the manufacture are booked well in advance and before pushing for a slot, I suggested to JLC that I see what, if any, is the level of interest in a 3-4 day drive out to Geneva and Le Sentier. There are still lots of details to be worked out, such as itineraries and routes, and I am hoping that we can get some involvement from AM as well as JLC in finalising the details. But for now, a simple indication of whether anyone may be interested would be good.
I think it goes without saying Simon... I'm in!
Lancaster Reading organised one of these last year but for 4 days, it was £4000... I just couldn't justify it. Hotels and restaurants were expensive for the sake of it! Needs to be half of that, or around that area.
The roads through the Jura mountains are wonderful. It's also the type locality for the 3 epochs of the Jurassic period so expect me to bore you at lunch stops in the mountains
Lancaster Reading organised one of these last year but for 4 days, it was £4000... I just couldn't justify it. Hotels and restaurants were expensive for the sake of it! Needs to be half of that, or around that area.
The roads through the Jura mountains are wonderful. It's also the type locality for the 3 epochs of the Jurassic period so expect me to bore you at lunch stops in the mountains
yeti said:
I think it goes without saying Simon... I'm in!
Lancaster Reading organised one of these last year but for 4 days, it was £4000... I just couldn't justify it. Hotels and restaurants were expensive for the sake of it! Needs to be half of that, or around that area.
The roads through the Jura mountains are wonderful. It's also the type locality for the 3 epochs of the Jurassic period so expect me to bore you at lunch stops in the mountains
Well I am hoping that some of the cost will be borne by JLC, maybe some by AM and some by the attendees.Lancaster Reading organised one of these last year but for 4 days, it was £4000... I just couldn't justify it. Hotels and restaurants were expensive for the sake of it! Needs to be half of that, or around that area.
The roads through the Jura mountains are wonderful. It's also the type locality for the 3 epochs of the Jurassic period so expect me to bore you at lunch stops in the mountains
I know that many will wish to have an idea of the cost before deciding so a bit of a catch 22, but just knowing if in principle the interest is there is sufficient for now.
Happy to hear about the geology of the area - I vote Yeti for tour guide
All I know about Jurassic periods is being on the beach at Charmouth hacking away at black rock!v8woollie said:
All I know about Jurassic periods is being on the beach at Charmouth hacking away at black rock!
Not black, blue! Different kind of Kerogen charge. The Blue Lias, covers the latest Triassic into early Jurassic - the Lower Liassic period.
Was there last week teaching
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Edited by yeti on Wednesday 27th June 14:54
v8woollie said:
There is definitely a pattern to threads going off piste, and that pattern is named Jockman 
Interesting that the smilie in the picture is blue... Woollie, I am intrigued that JLC/AM may contribute in costs. Quite a departure from the normal trips I guess... And equally an opportunity that can't be missed.
yeti said:
Interesting that the smilie in the picture is blue...
Woollie, I am intrigued that JLC/AM may contribute in costs. Quite a departure from the normal trips I guess... And equally an opportunity that can't be missed.
I am working with the UK Sales & Marketing Manager of JLC and with Yves (whom you met) who is the International Retail Director of JLC. As I said, I am 'hoping' that they will contribute (it is partly their idea anyway).Woollie, I am intrigued that JLC/AM may contribute in costs. Quite a departure from the normal trips I guess... And equally an opportunity that can't be missed.
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